When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

J. Doyle-Hayes

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland27 yrs

Player

Player alerts arrive as team match alerts for now — richer player events are coming.

30 December 1998

Born

Age

175 cm cm

Height

68 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career transfers

Sligo Rovers Exeter City
1 Aug 2025Transfer
Hibernian Sligo Rovers
13 Feb 2025Free transfer
ST Mirren Hibernian
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Aston Villa ST Mirren
3 Nov 2020Free transfer
Cheltenham Aston Villa
1 Jul 2020
Aston Villa Cheltenham
1 Aug 2019Loan
Cambridge United Aston Villa
1 Jul 2019
Aston Villa Cambridge United
31 Jan 2019Loan

Recent form

vs Wycombe

League One · 1–1

85'6.6

vs Northampton

League One · 0–0

90'7.2

@ Mansfield Town

League One · 0–0

90'7.3

vs Rotherham

League One · 0–4

90'6.5

@ Port Vale

League One · 3–1

55'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Exeter City	24	0	2	6.81
2025	Sligo Rovers	17	0	2	6.91
2024	Hibernian	6	0	0	6.50
2023	Hibernian	7	0	0	6.72
2022	Hibernian	18	0	0	6.74
2021	Hibernian	35	2	0	6.96
2020	ST Mirren	22	1	0	6.97
2019	Cheltenham	25	1	4	6.97
2018	Aston Villa	1	0	0	6.40

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

166

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does J. Doyle-Hayes play for?+

J. Doyle-Hayes represents Republic of Ireland.

← All World Cup stars